Julien’s Auctions is set to present a distinctive Bob Dylan-focused auction titled 'Celebrating Bob Dylan: The Aronowitz Archive, T Bone Burnett, & More' on January 18, 2025, at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville. This event will offer a rare opportunity for collectors and music enthusiasts to acquire unique items that span Dylan’s legendary career, as well as notable artifacts from journalist Al Aronowitz’s archives. The auction will feature 60 items, with standout pieces including three typewritten drafts of 'Mr. Tambourine Man' lyrics and a 1968 Bob Dylan oil painting.
Another key highlight in the 'Celebrating Bob Dylan: The Aronowitz Archive, T Bone Burnett, & More' event is a one-of-one Ionic Original recording of 'The Times They Are A-Changin' from 2021, produced by T Bone Burnett. This exclusive disc, estimated to command a significant price, emphasizes the continuing relevance of Dylan's work decades after it was first written.
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Julien’s Auctions Presents 'Celebrating Bob Dylan'
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